Residents of the Nuevo Milagros community found themselves in a disheartening situation. Since no safe water sources were available, women and children were forced to fetch their drinking water from the nearest river. While the river provided enough water for their daily needs, it came with many challenges. Dangerous wildlife lived near these waters, such as eels, piranhas, and snakes. Animal bites were common, and residents were filled with fear and anxiety over whether they would encounter an animal during water collection. Read more.

